2023 Salsa Timberjack Z2 29 vs 2025 Revel Rascal Shimano
The XL is the Revel Rascal Shimano size closest to your XL Salsa Timberjack Z2 29. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Revel Rascal Shimano
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack Z2 29 in XL, the Revel Rascal Shimano in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Salsa Timberjack Z2 29 is drawn. The Revel Rascal Shimano numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack Z2 29 XL | Revel Rascal Shimano XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 492.6 | 498 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 625.5 | 635 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4 | 65.5 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.1 | 76.5 | +1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 659.3 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420.0 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1211.7 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 56.6 | not listed | |
| Standover | 792.9 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 457.2 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 543.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125.0 | not listed |
Differences are the Revel Rascal Shimano minus the Salsa Timberjack Z2 29. Full charts: 2023 Salsa Timberjack Z2 29, 2025 Revel Rascal Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Timberjack Z2 29Revel Rascal Shimano
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Salsa Timberjack Z2 29 | Revel Rascal ShimanoShimano Deore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Revel Rascal |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Lyrik SEL Select |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Kryptotal F Trail, Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | crankbrothers Highline 7 |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Bel-Air |
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